Overview
- National Weather Service survey found the Cooksville tornado touched down from 7:06 to 7:07 p.m. with estimated 90 mph winds, a 0.4-mile path, and a 100-yard maximum width.
- Separate surveys documented straight-line wind damage of 60 to 75 mph from Woodsboro to Union Bridge and New Windsor, with localized 90 mph winds in Woodsboro.
- Howard County Fire and Rescue reported four calls for trees into homes or structures, with two in Sykesville and two in Marriottsville on Driver Road.
- At least one home on Howard Lodge Drive sustained significant damage from a fallen tree, and residents described sudden intense winds and unusual sky colors.
- Officials reported no serious injuries or hospitalizations, and cleanup continued as downed trees and debris affected some roadways and properties.